IST America (ISTA), a supplier of UV, UV-LED, and Excimer technology, has announced its participation in RadTech’s UV+EB Technology Conference, taking place May 18 – 21 in Detroit, MI. ISTA will be co-exhibiting with its sister company IST INTECH at booth 303, presenting a range of technologies designed to advance curing performance across industrial, graphics, and specialty applications.

The centerpiece of IST’s exhibit will be FREEcure, a next-generation UV curing technology. This patented system represents a significant advancement in radiation curing by delivering high-performance results without the need for photoinitiators or nitrogen inerting.

FREEcure achieves these results by dramatically increasing the output of UV-C radiation. Built on the BLK LAMPcure platform, FREEcure features optimized plasma technology, enhanced reflector and lamp materials, and refined electronic controls to dramatically increase output below 220nm.

According to ISTA, key benefits of FREEcure technology include:

• High-performance curing without photoinitiators
• Elimination of inerting and nitrogen requirements
• Improved chemical and mechanical resistance
• Excellent double bond conversions
• Simplified operation and lower overall system cost

FREEcure is particularly suited for industries seeking environmentally responsible and cost-efficient alternatives to conventional curing technologies. The technology delivers results even in formulations traditionally reliant on photoinitiators, making it ideal for packaging, coatings, electronics, and more.

“Our focus at RadTech 2025 is to showcase innovations that align with the industry’s growing demand for cleaner, faster, and more efficient curing processes,” states Errol Moebius, president/CEO, IST America. “FREEcure not only meets those expectations, it redefines them.”

Alongside FREEcure, IST America and IST InTech will also present a selection of their core technologies, including LED curing systems, SMARTcure intelligent energy management, and solutions for narrow web, sheetfed, metal decoration, and industrial applications.